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We will be celebrating Juneteenth at the Savannah African Art Museum on
Saturday, June 19, 2021. This will be a community celebration with music, storytelling, crafts, art, mini walkthrough tours of our West Africa collection, info/resources, and more!
This is a free public event and all are welcome!
Masks will be required during event participation and museum West Africa walkthroughs.
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WHAT IS JUNETEENTH?
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EVENT ITINERARY
Below is the itinerary for the Savannah African Art Museum's Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2021 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Below is the itinerary for the Savannah African Art Museum's Juneteenth Celebration on June 19, 2021 from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Featuring DJ Larry Mack
12 pm
Welcoming Introduction with...
SAAM Executive Director Billie Stultz
SAAM Education Coordinator Lisa Jackson
Invocation by Reverend Da'Henri Thurmond from St. Paul CME Church
Libation by SAAM Docent and Ghanaian Chief Connie Williams
1 pm
Community and History
Interactive Storytelling Experience with Kat Robertson (Part 1)
The Slam Team: A DEEP Program Spoken Word Performance
Tracing your Roots Tips and Resources by the Bull Street Library
Rest with Honor Savannah Initiative, with Initiative Founder Lauri Lyons
2 pm
Hands on Activities
African Beading Demonstration with Connie Williams
Interactive Storytelling Experience with Kat Robertson (Part 2)
3 pm
Closing Hour: Taste of Africa and Movement
A Taste of Africa: Mini sample tastings of West African dishes
African Dance and Zumba with Instructor Mai Evans
Closing remarks
Additional Vendors and Info Tables will be on site
Fine Artist - William Kwamena-poh
Winn Army Community Hospital - Child and Family Behavioral Health Services
St Joseph's Candler- African American Health Information & Resource Center
NAACP/Alpha Fraternity Conducting Voter Registration
Pin Point Heritage Museum Sharing Authentic Gullah/Geechee History & Culture Ms. Valentina Quarterman, SCCPSS District Representative